Hashim, a 69-year-old, makes errors while performing tasks. He is unable to detect and correct the errors. He is also unable to deal effectively with difficult or novel circumstances. Given this information, it can be said that:
A) Hashim's brain receives increased supplies of blood.
B) hashim has deficiencies in executive attention.
C) hashim has high blood pressure.
D) Hashim's selective attention has increased.

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The given symptoms suggest that Hashim has deficiencies in executive attention, which is the ability to plan, focus, organize, and complete tasks. The other options, such as increased blood supply or selective attention, do not fit with the given symptomatology.

Hashim, a 69-Year-Old, Makes Errors While Performing Tasks